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We've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win … View moreWe've had hundreds of community hero shout outs on our Nice Neighbour page, with some even featuring in Stuff's local community papers. It's easy for you to chime in to those raving reviews, all you've got to do is nominate your community champion and be in with a chance to win a Prezzy® Card. Have a think and get nominating now!
These curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and … View moreThese curtains are looking as good as new after being treated for mould removal. If you have orange or black spots on your curtains - that is most likely mould! It loves a combination of dust, damp, and heat. It can smell very musty, especially if left to grow. We are experts in mould removal and ensure curtains are treated with no colour loss - if you have any questions feel free to give us a call and we can have a chat. 0800 579 0501
We have now raised $205 to rescue Ginger! Thank you to all you wonderful contributors! Just $60 to go and Ginger will be freed from a life of abject neglect - thanks to our useless Animal Welfare Act! Defy it, now, by donating at this address: … View moreWe have now raised $205 to rescue Ginger! Thank you to all you wonderful contributors! Just $60 to go and Ginger will be freed from a life of abject neglect - thanks to our useless Animal Welfare Act! Defy it, now, by donating at this address: givealittle.co.nz/cause/animal-lovers-please-help-me-to-rescue-ginger. Or go to "givealttle.co.nz" and search for "Help rescue Ginger".
We have now raised $185 for Ginger's rescue. Only $80 to go to reach our target. Only 8 generous animal-lovers X $10 each. Could you be one of them? Here's the address: givealittle.co.nz.... Or, alternatively, go to "givealittle.co.nz" and search for "Help rescue … View moreWe have now raised $185 for Ginger's rescue. Only $80 to go to reach our target. Only 8 generous animal-lovers X $10 each. Could you be one of them? Here's the address: givealittle.co.nz.... Or, alternatively, go to "givealittle.co.nz" and search for "Help rescue Ginger". Not long now, Ginger, and you will have a new and better home.
Thank you very much, Richard, for your kind donation. Together, we will save her yet!
Please help me rescue a neglected cat. Check out the attached link:
givealittle.co.nz....
𝐒𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝! 🧵
ANZ has very kindly donated a great deal of unused uniforms to Dress for Success Charity as suitable interview suits …. However we 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐨 … View more𝐒𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝! 🧵
ANZ has very kindly donated a great deal of unused uniforms to Dress for Success Charity as suitable interview suits …. However we 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝!
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Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves … View moreDear neighbours,
Please meet Alyce Read of Nelson, who uses her houseplant collection to connect with others and help them overcome mental health challenges. "You wouldn’t take a plant and put it in a dark corner and fail to water it and expect it to thrive. So we should look at ourselves that way," she says. "If we are not thriving in the way that we would wish, it might not be any fault of ours, it might be the conditions that we are under."
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ to paying it forward in line at a cafe - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ to paying it forward in line at a cafe - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, build a free community library for your street, buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re spreading kindness this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to:
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Hooray! Together we have raised $130 towards rescuing Ginger from neglect. All we need now is another $135. If you can contribute, it would be much appreciated. Here is the address: givealittle.co.nz/cause/animal-lovers-please-help-me-to-rescue-ginger. Alternatively, go to … View moreHooray! Together we have raised $130 towards rescuing Ginger from neglect. All we need now is another $135. If you can contribute, it would be much appreciated. Here is the address: givealittle.co.nz/cause/animal-lovers-please-help-me-to-rescue-ginger. Alternatively, go to "givealittle.co.nz" and search for "Help rescue Ginger".
Are you a small business owner looking to make better use of the online space?
Digital Boost is a free online learning platform packed with 3-5 minute educational videos on topics like:
- Websites
- Digital marketing/social media
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- Business insights, … View moreAre you a small business owner looking to make better use of the online space?
Digital Boost is a free online learning platform packed with 3-5 minute educational videos on topics like:
- Websites
- Digital marketing/social media
- Online tools
- Digital accounting
- Business insights, feedback and reporting
- Future technologies
Plus, pick up tips and tricks from our interviews with other small business owners across the nation.
The future is digital and we want your business to be part of it.
If you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale … View moreIf you enjoy growing your own potted plants and would like a stylish way of displaying them inside the home, then this month's project could be just what you need. I've been admiring living walls and hanging gardens for some time now, and decided to create an achievable small-scale version to house small pots and fresh herbs in my kitchen. These shelves are affordable and easy to make, and ideal for apartments and smaller homes without much garden space.
For this project you will need:
• 1 length of untreated pine 20mm thick and 120mm wide
• Hand saw or skill saw, sandpaper
• Drill with 72mm hole saw drill bit and 7.5mm drill bit (for 7mm rope)
• 9 x 9cm terracotta pots
• White synthetic general purpose rope 7mm x 10m, 8 x white plastic cable ties
• Resene Colorwood Whitewash, speed brush or synthetic paintbrush
• Various herbs or small plants
Step one: Cut your length of pine into three pieces, each 600mm long. You can do this with either a hand saw or a skill saw. Once cut, give them a sand.
Step two: Measure out the placement of your holes that will hold the terracotta pots. I spaced mine out at 150mm centres. Repeat these markings for all three lengths of timber.
Step three: Using a drill with a hole saw attachment, cut out 72mm (D) sized holes to fit your terracotta pots. I practised first on a spare cut of timber I had lying around, to make sure that the hole I was drilling was the right size. For my 9cm pots, I found that 72mm ensured a good fit. Tidy up each hole with a light sand.
Step four: Now you need to cut the holes for your rope. Measure in 20mm from each corner and mark your drilling spot. Use a 7.5mm drill bit to make one hole in each corner (the size drill bit you use will depend on the thickness of the rope you are using to hang your shelves – adjust accordingly). Repeat for all three lengths of timber.
Step five: To achieve a fresh, clean look I used Resene Colorwood Whitewash interior wood stain. There are lots of colours to choose from, so you could pick whichever best suits the timber you are using and where the finished project will be hanging. I applied two coats of Whitewash using a speed brush, or synthetic brush.
Step six: Cut your rope into four equal lengths and thread each length through the corner holes of your shelves starting from the bottom. Tie each length of rope into a knot on the underside of the bottom shelf, so the bottom shelf rests on these knots.
Step seven: Adjust the placement of your shelves until you get them evenly spaced. Make sure you allow room for the pots to sit in the shelves, and room for your plants to grow of course. I spaced my shelves at 200mm apart. Secure the undersides of your remaining shelves with cable ties, they are a good solution because they aren't hugely visible and they don't budge. Trim the long ends of the cable ties once in place.
Step eight: Add your pots and plants, and hang in your chosen spot. Make sure that you use hooks that can safely take the weight of your shelves.
DIY with pictures: www.curtainclean.co.nz...
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